boost
复数形式
boosts
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the act of providing emotional support or encouragement that increases someone's confidence or morale
- Her kind words gave me a real boost after the failure.
- Winning the first round was a big confidence boost for the team.
- The compliment gave him the boost he needed to keep going.
- A small success can sometimes provide a huge mental boost.
- The manager's praise gave the workers a morale boost.
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an increase in price or expense, often sudden or noticeable
- The company announced a boost in electricity prices next month.
- Consumers are unhappy about the recent boost in fuel costs.
- The project's budget saw an unexpected boost due to inflation.
- Rent boosts in the city have made housing less affordable.
- A boost in food prices hit low-income families the hardest.
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a physical act of pushing or lifting someone or something upward
- He gave her a boost over the fence.
- The child needed a boost to reach the sink.
- A quick boost from behind helped the car get moving again.
- He gave the box a firm boost onto the shelf.
- With a boost from his friend, he climbed the wall easily.
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something that promotes improvement, progress, or growth, especially in performance, productivity, or reputation
- The new policy was a major boost to the local economy.
- Vitamins provide a natural boost to your immune system.
- The endorsement gave the brand a huge publicity boost.
- The upgrade delivered a noticeable boost in performance.
- A good night's sleep can give you a boost in focus and energy.